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Speak Up

When you take a stand and say what you choose,
Without hesitation, or being confused,
Not holding a fear of what others may say,
But to say what you mean in every way,
It liberates your soul, by setting you free,
No longer a prisoner of insecurity,
But a teacher to others who sometimes hold back,
By seeing in you the strength that they lack,
Releases their fears and doubts that they hold,
And helps them now see its ok to speak bold,
Just do it with dignity, kindness and love,
Give all of your fears to our friends up above,
Don’t compromise yourself to collude with the rest,
Speak truth in your words and remain at your best,
If others don’t like the control that they lack,
Because of your strength to speak truth and talk back,
Let that be their issue, don’t lose who you are,
Keep making that stand and you’re sure to go far.
We all have the right to express our beliefs,
Our ideas, opinions, happiness and grief,
But we must allow others to do just the same,
Respect them and their wishes without drama and pain.
To allow them to shame you or belittle your voice,
Says “its ok I don’t mind” like you don’t have a choice,
And the more you keep quiet, the more they control,
Giving up who YOU are so that THEY can feel whole.
It just doesn’t make sense to allow this to be,
I'm no better then you, but your no better then me.
So keep trying hard to find that strength deep within,
And Let old habits go, so new ones can begin.

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The Little Mouse I Met


Late one August evening, in the cold and wet,
I looked outside the window and a little mouse I met,
She was sitting in the tree tops covered by the leaves,
Sheltering her self from the strong blowing breeze.
I got out my umbrella and my coat so warm,
Then slowly made my way across the green wet lawn,
Trying not to scare her from out her little tree,
Hoping to get near enough to ask her home with me,
“Hello little mouse, will you come in from the rain?”
She didn’t seem to hear me so I asked her once again,
“Hello little mouse, will you come in for some tea?”
Then all at once she answered, oh so quietly,
“That would be just lovely, that would be a treat,
Just to get in from the cold, and warm my little feet,
I've been out here all day, i've nowhere else to go,
Id be so very grateful if you took me to your home,
I wouldn’t make a sound, I wouldn’t make a peep,
All I need is somewhere warm where I can go to sleep”.
I took her in my hand and walked back to the house,
Being oh so gentle as I held this little mouse,
I found a little match box which I gave her for a bed,
I put it near the fire so she could warm her little head,
She snuggled down so tightly in the matchbox nice and warm,
“Goodnight” she said so peacefully then gave a little yawn,
I wrapped a piece of cheese up and a little slice of bread,
I laid them down beside her, next to her weary head,
“Goodnight little mouse, sleep well until the morn”,
Then off I went to rest my head and dream until the dawn.
When morning came I went downstairs to see the little mouse,
But noticed that she was no longer sleeping in my house,
All was left was crumbs of cheese and bread that I had gave,
The little matchbox where she slept was very neatly made,
I looked out of the window at the early morning dew,
The sun shone down upon my face, reminding me of you,
I hope that your ok and you get to where you need,
I’ll think of you always, and hope you’ll think of me,
And when I see a tree top, I never will forget,
That cold wet night in august and the little mouse I met.

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You Can Be Anything


You can be anything, but you must try,
So never give up, REACH for the sky.
You can be a sailor or a pirate at sea,
And catch all the fish in the ocean for tea.
You can be an astronaut and shoot into space,
Or a pilot and take people from place to place.
You can be a cleaner making everything shine,
Or work on a vineyard and make lots of wine.

See you can be anything, but you must try,
So never give up, REACH for the sky.
You can be a doctor and look after the sick,
Or a builder building houses, brick after brick.
You can be a dentist and fix a cracked tooth,
Or look after horses, mending sore hoofs. 
You can be a singer singing songs to a crowd,
Have everyone screaming your name out aloud.

See you can be anything, but you must try,
So never give up, REACH for the sky.
You can be an actor and dress up all day,
Pretend to be different, whoever you may.
You can be a hairdresser and cut peoples hair,
Cut all sorts of shapes, whatever you dare!
You can be a plasterer and smooth wonky walls,
On ceilings in bedrooms in toilets and halls.

See you can be anything, but you must try,
So never give up, REACH for the sky.
You can be a fireman, and save some ones life,
Putting great big fires out, morning till night
You could be a policeman patrolling the roads,
Keeping the world safe from the bad boys and girls,
You could be a scientist making potions and pills,
Finding new medicines that help mend the ill.

See it really doesn’t matter whatever you choose,
As long as you’re happy you never will lose,
But don’t look at me to decide what you do,
The only one making that choice will be…
YOU!

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A Mothers Anger


“One more word, just one more word!’’ before I start to break,

I feel the anger rising up, I tremble and I shake.

I try to think it’s not their fault, their only little kids,

But it isn’t enough to stop the anger breaking through the lid.

I leap to them with vacant eyes screaming “that is it!”

Grabbing at their little arms while I curse hiss and spit.

Dragging them to their bedrooms, throwing them to the floor,

Storming out to get away, slamming at the door.

Next I’m in my bedroom, my head held in my hands,

Trying hard to calm myself while I figure out a plan.

“Help me someone, help me please,” I mumble quietly,

“I just can’t take this anymore,” I pray to god, I plea.

10 minutes pass, the storm has gone, I’ve realised how I’ve been,

The calm makes me aware of this and guilt has now set in.

I slowly make my way into the quietness of their rooms,

Their little red faces wet with tears from their mother’s angry fume.

“I’m sorry darling for hurting you, I just got really mad,

 I never meant to make you cry, or meant to make you sad”.

I hug them tight and tell them that I love them very much,

Hoping that their still comforted by their mothers touch.

“I need you to be helpful, I need you to be good”,        

“Ok” they say in solemn tone, with hope they understood.

Wiping away remaining tears of the sadness that had been,

Hiding every single trace of the anger that they’d seen.

Now once again all is well, this feels a happy home,

Motherhood is oh so sweet when the angers overblown.

It’s all so unpredictable, when push comes to shove,

One day it fits so perfectly, the next it’s hard to love.

The trials and tribulations of motherhood, I’ve had,

Some days it comes so easily, some days it seems so bad.

I used to think I’m teaching them the ways and how to be,

But as time passes quickly by I cannot help but see,

That their the ones teaching me, in many ways then one,

They’ve taught me of a selfless love that comes from being a mum,

Self control is what I lack, they’ve taught me how to see,

If I don’t control my anger, my anger controls me.

So next time that you feel you just can’t take it anymore,

Don’t grab their little arms and shut them out behind a door,

But realise there’s a lesson that their teaching you right there,

And hold them close gratefully, with tender loving care.

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Look To Yourself


When brightness is fading and the darkness appears,
Hope is all gone and nothing is clear,
The answers’ are inside to help you grow strong,
So look to yourself and you’ll never go wrong.

When life seems a struggle and sadness takes place,
The smile that once shone now a frown on your face,
Tears falling like rain while heartache takes hold,
Just look to yourself and you’ll never grow cold.

When people are judging and not lending a hand,
Criticizing your nature because they don’t understand,
Just take a deep breath and come back with a smile,
When you look to yourself you can run any mile.
	
When negative energies are pushed onto you,
You’ve lost who you are, positive feelings are few,
Dispel it with love and your strength deep within,
If you look to yourself you’ll be sure to win.
	
So always remember when you lose your way,
Confusion sets in and peace has now strayed,
To look to yourself and hear that true voice,
 Its there if you listen, to help make a choice,
Just waiting to lift you and fill you with love,
A positive glow from our friends up above.
So know in your heart that you’re never alone, 
Just turn to the light, the place I call home.

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If Dogs Could


If dogs could talk, what would they say?
I wonder, I wonder, what would they say?
“Please to meet you on this fine day,
Would you like to come outside and play?
I would like a big run and a toy I can chew,
A soft bed to sleep on when playtime is through,
Somebody to love me, who I can love too,
It’s really not much that I ask of you”.
If dogs could walk like me and you,
I wonder, I wonder, what would they do?
“I would walk out the door when I wanted too,
Or have picnics in parks with people I knew,
I would skip in the sunshine; I would run in the rain,
Then when I wake up, I would do it again!
Happily strolling down lane after lane,
The weathers no bother, sunshine or rain”.
If dogs could drive, where would they go?
I wonder, I wonder, where would they go?
“To beaches, mountains and rivers you know,
Where I can run free, these places I would go, 
I would swim in the rivers, in the fields I would run,
Then drive back to my home when daytime is done,
Back safe in the arms of my daddy and mum,
Oh if I could drive, I would have so much fun!”
If dogs could cook, what would they eat?
I wonder, I wonder, what would they eat?
“Steaming potatoes and big juicy meat,
Sausages, burgers, oh what a treat!
I would cook up some fish; I would boil up some rice,
Make curries with chicken, pork chops and spice,
I would throw in some vegetables, all diced up and sliced,
Oh if only I could cook! It would be so nice!”
Do you have a dog? Because if you do,
Treat them kindly with love; don’t be nasty or cruel,
Hug them every day, till night time is through,
Because dogs too have feelings… 
Just like me and you.

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Night Time Is Here


Night time is here, now its time for your bed,
The moon is now saying lay your head down to rest,
Pyjamas go on and your teeth are now clean,
Removing all traces of the daytime that’s been.

Night time is here, pull your curtains closed tight,
Shut out the stars that twinkle so bright,
Off goes the tele so silence can come,
Its time to relax, now daytime is done.

Night time is here, your starting to yawn,
For now is the time to sleep until dawn,
So lie down beside me, rest your little head,
It’s now time to shhh, for the worlds gone to bed.

Night time is here, the suns gone away,
And now it’s your turn to rest from the day,
So we all say goodnight with kisses and hugs,
Until morning is here, and the sun’s woken up,
So snuggle down under the covers so deep,
For now is the time to rest your eyes and sleep, 
Dream all night through till morning draws near,
Until we meet again, when night time is here.

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In Gods Arms


When you feel sure your strength has died,
And seems like no-ones at your side,
Just turn your thoughts to god above,
The one that gives a constant love,
And know that he has got your hand,
Through troubles, helping you to stand,
You may not notice when his there,
Your hurting just too bad to care,
Then all at once you see the light,
A ray of hope that feels so right,
Darkness slowly fades away,
While happiness comes to ease your day,
Strength comes stronger than before,
And clarity stands outside your door.
Once again you start to shine, 
Smiles and laughter fill your time,
Wandering just how you got through,
The darkness that had hold of you,
But then you see you weren’t alone,
God held your hand and led you home,
To a home that dwells within your soul,
Filled with such love to make you whole,
Just waiting patiently unheard, unseen,
Till needed again to intervene.
So always know gods at your side,
Just let him in, don’t try to hide,
He helps when no-one thinks he does,
And loves like no-one else can love,
It comes in ways we may not see, 
Like children, friends and family,
We just don’t see it at the time,
Just keep the faith all will be fine.

So when the world is causing harm,
Just know, god holds you in his arms….X

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To Stay Or To Go, That Is the Question


Why are things so bloody hard! Decisions decisions to make,
I just give up! So bloody tired, confusions the feeling I hate!

I have my reasons to feel this way, but that doesn’t tell me what’s best,
Is my fate to leave, or suffer and stay? Feel like i'm being put to the test!

My wants and needs becoming so strong, control is something I lack, 
How can feelings so right be something so wrong? Why can’t I leave and never look back?

A man in front of me giving he’s heart, but my heart no longer needs he’s,
Do I think of MY needs, rip this family apart? Or do I give this man what HE needs?
	
I just want the freedom that’s bursting inside, longing to do as I wish,
Trying to contain it, trying to hide. Why cant things be easier than this?!

I never expected to feel like I do, but now its here, which way to turn?
Do I stick with the old or move into the new? I guess this is a lesson to learn.

I just can’t go back to that mundane life! Challenges is what I now seek,
NO MORE just a mother, NO MORE just a wife! I’m using my bloody voice to now speak!

Cos i’m not JUST a mother! I’m not JUST a wife! I’m a woman who wants to be seen,
I feel i've gave others myself in this life, but now I feel its time life gave to me!

I don’t care what’s important I don’t care what is right! I just need some excitement once more!
So please my dear God, please give me a sign, hand me the keys and show me the door!

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Pacing the Fields

	
Sun on my face, wind in my hair,
Time to myself, no-body there,
Pacing the fields, forgetting my woes,
Where I end up, no-body knows.
Every step taken helps me to forget,
All my frustrations, all my regrets,
Dog at my side, together we tread,
Marching in sync while stresses are shed.
Freedom is mine while pacing the fields,
Wide open roads, forests and hills,
Boots on my feet, scarf round my neck,
Got to keep going, no stopping yet.
At one with nature and all she has gave,
Her beauty astounds me, this Earth she has made.
Thunder or hail, sunshine or rain,
Pacing the fields diminishes pain,
Eyes open wide, focus is bright,
Trekking the hills turns wrong into right.
Time has no meaning, everything’s still,
Negativity fading, wont becomes will,
Stopping to rest and take it all in,
Peace now replacing the sadness that’s been.
So if you can’t find me and no-body’s home,
Outsides where I venture, outsides where I rome,
Pacing the fields is where I shall be,
It’s the one place where life becomes clearer to me.